Shanghai Tower
Shanghai Tower
4.5
9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Monday
9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Tuesday
9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Wednesday
9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Friday
9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Sunday
9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
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Deanosaur89
Edmonton, Canada9,226 contributions
Aug 2021 • Couples
It was a good experience but the attendants were giving us the runaround at the ticket office when we got there. They said they wanted our passports and if we didn't have them we had to go register at a machine near the entrance. We showed them the passports and they made us go "register" at the machine. While we registered they told our friends that they were not talking foreigners and when we went up to the counter they said we could go but wouldn't tell us which health code they wanted to see. A green arrow and QR code worked for health codes and they eventually agreed to sell us tickets and let us go up.
They have a cool display near the elevator that has scale model and interactive displays for tall buildings around the world. They have many English descriptions to read as well to understand the construction and engineering technology behind this megatall building.
The elevator is one of the world's fastest and takes you up to the 118th floor observation deck in 55 seconds! One there you can check out the surrounding panoramic views and look down on the 11th tallest Shanghai Finance Tower and 33rd tallest Jin Mao! The 119th floor has a cafe and the 118th floor has gift shops. There is a large display on the 118th floor but I think it was all in Chinese when I went and appeared to be related to the history of Shanghai's construction.
If you buy the exhibition package for 245 RMB you get to go to to the 125/126 floors to see the dampening system. It was worth the extra money to see but I would say this attraction is a one and done kind of deal.
They have a cool display near the elevator that has scale model and interactive displays for tall buildings around the world. They have many English descriptions to read as well to understand the construction and engineering technology behind this megatall building.
The elevator is one of the world's fastest and takes you up to the 118th floor observation deck in 55 seconds! One there you can check out the surrounding panoramic views and look down on the 11th tallest Shanghai Finance Tower and 33rd tallest Jin Mao! The 119th floor has a cafe and the 118th floor has gift shops. There is a large display on the 118th floor but I think it was all in Chinese when I went and appeared to be related to the history of Shanghai's construction.
If you buy the exhibition package for 245 RMB you get to go to to the 125/126 floors to see the dampening system. It was worth the extra money to see but I would say this attraction is a one and done kind of deal.
Written 7 August 2021
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Joanne H
London, UK1,008 contributions
Oct 2023 • Solo
I love a good view so I wasn't going to turn down the chance to experience the world's highest observatory deck! On the advice of friends I booked both the 118th observation floor and the 126th floor to see the damper room.
The views were great - I went in the morning on a clear day, and it wasn't too busy when I arrived. The damper room was very cool - I'm not sure the music/light show needs to be as long as it is, but the sculpture was beautiful.
Everything I found online said take exit 6 from Lujiazu station, but I found that brought me out in a weird place and you can get to/from the metro underground. Sadly I failed to register the exit number, but take a moment to read the maps and work it out on arrival. Tickets are bought at ground level, the entrance to the tower is in the basement. Bring your passport!
The views were great - I went in the morning on a clear day, and it wasn't too busy when I arrived. The damper room was very cool - I'm not sure the music/light show needs to be as long as it is, but the sculpture was beautiful.
Everything I found online said take exit 6 from Lujiazu station, but I found that brought me out in a weird place and you can get to/from the metro underground. Sadly I failed to register the exit number, but take a moment to read the maps and work it out on arrival. Tickets are bought at ground level, the entrance to the tower is in the basement. Bring your passport!
Written 25 October 2023
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Athamese
San Francisco, CA32 contributions
Dec 2019
It's a tourist site, but a bit like Fisherman's Wharf or Independence Hall, you have to check it off your list. At the time of writing, it's the second tallest building in the world so it felt like it was not to be missed. It's easy to get here on the metro and to walk around the downtown area, although it is absolutely devoid of any character (just hotels, office buildings, and anodyne shopping malls). The tower exhibit itself is well designed with lots of information and visuals of other tall and ultratall towers in the world. The observation decks are pretty impressive and the views were good, even on a smoggy winter day. The Pearl Tower looks so tall from the ground, but at the top of the Shanghai Tower, it's way down there! They have some great postcards available in the store, including stamps, and a mailbox (surprisingly rare and hard to find on the streets in Shanghai).
Written 7 January 2020
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Jean Genie
36 contributions
Jan 2020
Only go up on a clear day. Second tallest tower in the world, and China is very proud of it. A brilliant exhibition of international tall buildings before you go up that you cannot revisit later, but it does make that clear. Always busy, but no need to book.
Written 6 January 2020
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steveloftus67
Eastbourne, UK14 contributions
Jan 2020 • Couples
Pleased we visited this. Worth taking your ID with you as you need it to buy a ticket. There is an alternative if you forget but was a queue for that. Great views but obviously depends how lucky you get with the weather. The lifts are ridiculously fast and you don't even know you are moving.
Written 15 January 2020
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Kaija
Shanghai, China117 contributions
Sept 2024 • Solo
I was advised to book tickets online for Shanghai Tower and purchased them via Klook. I wanted to catch the sunset from the observation decks, so I timed my visit accordingly. Even though I arrived an hour earlier than my scheduled slot, I was allowed in without any problems, which was a pleasant surprise.
The ground floor has a small exhibition on skyscrapers, which, while brief, provides a nice bit of context about the architectural marvels of the world. From there, the superfast elevator whisks you to the observation decks on floors 118 and 119. The ride is smooth and incredibly fast, and you can feel the anticipation build as you ascend.
For those interested, I highly recommend buying the ticket with access to the balancing weight on the 126th floor, which has a stunning light show. It’s a unique experience, but note that you need to book a slot for the light show on the 119th floor, so plan ahead. I suggest purchasing both tickets together in advance to save time.
As for the sunset – it was breathtaking! Being able to watch it from such a high vantage point was unforgettable. The sunset location is marked on the observation deck, and visitors start gathering early for the best viewing spots. Watching the lights of the Bund come to life precisely on the dot was magical.
There’s a small gift shop on the 118th floor, but if you’re looking for a wider variety of souvenirs, the ground floor store has a much better selection. Additionally, there’s a restaurant and a café on the 119th floor if you want to grab a bite while enjoying the incredible views.
All in all, it is a fantastic experience and a must-do when in Shanghai!
The ground floor has a small exhibition on skyscrapers, which, while brief, provides a nice bit of context about the architectural marvels of the world. From there, the superfast elevator whisks you to the observation decks on floors 118 and 119. The ride is smooth and incredibly fast, and you can feel the anticipation build as you ascend.
For those interested, I highly recommend buying the ticket with access to the balancing weight on the 126th floor, which has a stunning light show. It’s a unique experience, but note that you need to book a slot for the light show on the 119th floor, so plan ahead. I suggest purchasing both tickets together in advance to save time.
As for the sunset – it was breathtaking! Being able to watch it from such a high vantage point was unforgettable. The sunset location is marked on the observation deck, and visitors start gathering early for the best viewing spots. Watching the lights of the Bund come to life precisely on the dot was magical.
There’s a small gift shop on the 118th floor, but if you’re looking for a wider variety of souvenirs, the ground floor store has a much better selection. Additionally, there’s a restaurant and a café on the 119th floor if you want to grab a bite while enjoying the incredible views.
All in all, it is a fantastic experience and a must-do when in Shanghai!
Written 13 October 2024
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SB01
Sonning Common, UK948 contributions
Sept 2023 • Business
Worth doing if you are staying close, but in our case we spent more time queuing than observing. It was a 30 min queue to get in, partly alleviated by the ground floor exhibits. The upward lift is fun due to its speed. The observation deck has two levels but the upper is roped off in part for the cafe and when I visited there was a massive queue to go down which obstructed a lot of the view. This is incredible, but there is so much other light it’s not easy to get decent pictures. It’s worth noting it’s not scary for those who don’t like heights. There are so many people it feels safe. Like many other attractions you need a passport, driving licence or other ID. Unusually they accept cash and credit cards, somewhat reluctantly.
Don’t even think about going if it’s foggy.
Don’t even think about going if it’s foggy.
Written 29 September 2023
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Blanches85
Lucca, Italy1,576 contributions
Oct 2024 • Couples
Granted that I found it nicer to see the set of skyscrapers from below from the bund, I like to climb to the top of the tallest skyscrapers and see the view from there.
Booked the ticket online in advance unfortunately we caught a gray day, we went up around 4.30 pm to catch the sunset in mid-October and nn we did file.I recommend to make the ticket to see also the light show at the dumper, ganzo. I recommend admiring the view more at night than during the day.
Booked the ticket online in advance unfortunately we caught a gray day, we went up around 4.30 pm to catch the sunset in mid-October and nn we did file.I recommend to make the ticket to see also the light show at the dumper, ganzo. I recommend admiring the view more at night than during the day.
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Written 4 November 2024
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Aviation Central
Sydney, Australia262 contributions
Dec 2024 • Family
Very good views of the Bund! The lift was very fast, going at 18m per second, which was awesome! I recommend going at sunset so that you can enjoy a great view at night! Lots of shops upstairs as well.
Written 17 December 2024
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Gordon T
11 contributions
Mar 2023 • Friends
Fantastic views of Shanghai city, gives a great perspective of the size and spread. The view is impacted by the air conditions, but even if not a perfect viewing day, you still get a great view of how Shanghai developed. For those a bit squeamish of heights, the elevator trip up and back was the most relaxed I’ve been in a tall building. No jerky motion, no feeling of acceleration- physically it felt like we only went up two or three floors, and we were already there at the top, and the trip down just as passive. A great view and with 369 degrees, you can just spend time looking around.
Written 9 March 2023
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¿Es obligatorio entrar a las 8:30 AM o se puede ir también por la tarde?
Written 31 August 2019
Puedes visitarla durante todo el día, para mi gusto prefiero al atardecer cuando los edificios encienden sus luces, se ve toda la ciudad iluminada, hermosa
Written 1 September 2019
I have booked the tickets 5 weeks in advance. When will I recieve them
Written 21 August 2019
Hi, sorry can't help on this, I bought tickets from the on site ticket booth on the day I visited
Tip, if you buy this way and want a concession ticket, make sure you have a picture ID showing age.
Written 16 September 2019
I plan to go to Shanghai Tower via ferry from Old Shanghai Street. I will be arriving @ Dongchang Road Ferry and walk to the tower.
Can someone advise me how far it is to walk? It looks near from the Goggle map but the navigation tool show a long walk of 1.3 km before u-turning back towards Shanghai Tower.
I wonder why? Are the roads highways that do not allow walking?
Written 24 August 2018
I walk at a pretty good pace so for me it seemed like a short walk. You can cover quite a bit of the distance on an elevated walking platform with no exposure to vehicle traffic. It should be about 10 to 15 minutes.
Written 24 August 2018
How much is 1 adult ticket? I will be there on a Monday.
Written 12 July 2018
180 yuan.
About £20 so $30 each.
You can take the ferry from The Bund and walk. Ferry is 2 yuan each way.
Or you can take the tourist tunnel which is about 40 yuan. Different but not that exciting.
Written 17 July 2018
meikoonearth
Singapore, Singapore
Hi, I have been looking to purchase tickets in advance but have no luck. Would you please let us know how you purchase them online? Thanks
Written 8 April 2018
No need to buy online. There was no queue at all when we went in the morning. No queue for elevators either.
Written 8 April 2018
How is the waiting times on a week day??
Written 29 January 2018
I also didn't have to wait at all and I visited on a Saturday
Written 5 February 2018
How much was entry to the tower for adults?
Written 2 January 2018
We paid RMB256 per pax which includes the ticket to Shanghai Guanfu Musuem on the 37th Floor. Personally, the Guanfu Musuem is more interesting than the Shanghai Tower.
Written 3 January 2018
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